Oxford, Massachusetts
Oxford is a community of 5,671 people in Worcester County, Massachusetts.
Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Bartlett's Bridge, Huguenot Fort, Clara Barton Homestead and Huguenot Fort Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 47 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oxford
Oxford is a town in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 13,347 as of the 2020 United States census. The town contains the census-designated place of the same name. It was the birthplace of Clara Barton, the first president and founder of the American Red Cross.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford, Massachusetts (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Bartlett's Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks6
Huguenot Fort
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Fort in Massachusetts
Clara Barton Homestead
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Homestead in Oxford, Massachusetts
Hudson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
Oxford Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
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West Sutton Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Massachusetts, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Leovich Landing Conservation Area
Hiking and trails · 0.8 mi
52 Dudley Road, Oxford
Restaurants and cafes6
Dairy Express Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza
2 Sutton Avenue
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Happy Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
211 Main Street, Oxford
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
17 Sutton Avenue, Oxford
Mo-Sa 04:00-20:00; Su 05:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School
School · 4.6 mi
57 Old Muggett Hill Road, Charlton
Healthcare1
Map of Oxford
56 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 15°F | 3.8 in | 14.2 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 15°F | 3.2 in | 12.6 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 4.4 in | 8.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 4.3 in | 2.6 in |
| May | 69°F | 45°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 77°F | 55°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 39°F | 4.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 30°F | 3.9 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 21°F | 4.6 in | 7.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Buffumville Lake (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Worcester County has had 24 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-05-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2023-09-15: Hurricane Lee (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-07-19: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2015-04-13: Severe Winter Storm, Snowstorm, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Webster 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- East Douglas 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Quinebaug 8 mi southwest, about 13 min by car
- Southbridge Town 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- North Grosvenor Dale 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Sturbridge 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Worcester 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Fiskdale 12 mi west, about 20 min by car
- East Brookfield 12 mi northwest, about 20 min by car
- Putnam 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- First Congregational Church, Oxford MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Oxford Center trolley postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Oxford station postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Oxford station postcard (2), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Oxford station 1909 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Covered outdoor garbage can at Treasure Island Playground, Oxford MA 2025-09-20, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- Norwich Branch bridge over Huguenot Road, Oxford, September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trail on Webster Branch ROW in West Oxford, June 2021, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leovich Landing on the French River, Oxford MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- West side of former Oxford powerhouse, September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Northwest corner of former Oxford powerhouse, September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North side of former Oxford powerhouse, September 2024, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Buffum Pond, Oxford MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- Buffumville Mill chimney, Oxford MA, John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
- OxfordMA HuguenotFortPark, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Sutton Cemetery, West Sutton MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- Clara Barton birthplace, Marcbela (Marc N. Belanger), Public domain
- OxfordMA BartlettsBridge, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hudson House, Oxford MA, John Phelan, CC BY 3.0
- OxfordMA MainStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Webster Branch abutment at Little River, June 2021, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Worcester and Webster Street Railway carhouse, 1900, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Interior of Worcester and Webster Street Railway carhouse, 1900, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Worcester and Webster Street Railway powerhouse and carhouse, 1900, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Number 5 on cement in ground, Buffumville 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC BY 4.0
- US Army Corps of Engineering Survey Mark BVD-16 Buffumville Dam 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- ISS039-E-13816 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS015-E-14933 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS039-E-13814 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-106249 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS039-E-13815 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-26562 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Buffumville Lost & Found Disc Dropoff Bin 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- Buffumville Disc Golf Out of Bounds Notes 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., Public domain
- Staff gauge on Buffumville Dam 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- Buffumville Lake View 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- American robin on stairway railing, Buffumville 2026-05-15, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- David R. Stidham Disc Golf Course plaque 2026-05-11, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
- Looking south at sunset from Buffumville Dam 2026-05-11, Peter Cooper Jr., CC0
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